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French pioneers in Lancaster County

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo257
Author
Vincens, Simone Jeanne,
Date of Publication
1981
had mysteriously disappeared. After that, he enlisted as a fur trader with two bushrangers who were trading with Albany against government regulations. It is possible that fearing some punishment from the authorities if he returned to New France, he eagerly joined Jacques Letort in Pennsylvania
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by Dr. Simone Vincens.
Author
Vincens, Simone Jeanne,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1981
Physical Description
152-157 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v.85, no. 4
Subjects
Ferree, Mary, - d. 1716.
French Americans - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Huguenots - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 85, number 4 (1981), p. 152-157Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.85
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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/05377060-5f9a-49c7-bf37-432740131958
Collection
Lancaster County Society of Farm Women of Pennsylvania
Title
Lancaster County Society of Farm Women of Pennsylvania
Object ID
MG0711
Date Range
1917-2004
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Lancaster County Society of Farm Women of Pennsylvania
Title
Lancaster County Society of Farm Women of Pennsylvania
Description
This collection contains the Board Minutes for the Lancaster County Society of Farm Women from 1922 to 2004. These minutes include roll calls, treasurer reports, entertainment schedules and activity reports. Minutes from 1922 through 1971 are contained in leather bound books. The following years are in three-prong pocket folders or three-ring binders. This allowed for additional items to be put in with the minutes such as Thank-you cards, newspaper articles of events they sponsored and hand-written notes. By the 1990's the minutes are more sporadic, only a few or one from each year. There are programs from the annual convention of the County Society starting with the 13th convention in 1929 through the 60th convention in 1977. The following years are missing: 1934; 1943-1944; 1949-1954; 1957-1958; 1961-1962; 1965-1971. Some of the minutes also contain a copy of these programs. Later years and some of these missing programs may be found in the minutes themselves. There are four typed up documents that comprise the history of the Society that were drafted between 1929 through 1982. This includes a summary of the past years written in what they call a "skit." The final years also contain documentation regarding the duties of the officers of the society-elected board members.
Admin/Biographical History
The Society of Farm Women of Pennsylvania was established by Flora Black from Berks County, Pennsylvania, in 1914 when she invited her female neighbors to her farm for lunch. Mrs. Black began the meeting for fellowship, but she also wanted to establish a support system for women living in rural communities. It was also a goal of the society to teach women to take on leadership roles and help contribute to society. Their numbers grew rapidly making it necessary for County chapters. (Reading Eagle. 8 Oct 2014. Society of Farm Women of Pennsylvania Celebrating 100th Anniversary. http://www.readingeagle.com/berks-country/article/society-of-farm-women-of-pennsylvania-celebrating-100th-anniversary) The Lancaster County Chapter was formed in January, 1917. It was very popular and eventual grew to 33 separate societies throughout Lancaster by the 1980s. They founded many successful charity drives and scholarship programs, but also provided entertainment for their members, such as bus trips and vacation tours.
Date Range
1917-2004
Creation Date
1917-2004
Year Range From
1917
Year Range To
2004
Creator
Society of Farm Women of Lancaster County (Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
Subjects
Business records
Ephemera
Lancaster County (Pa.)
Meetings
Minutes (Records)
Women in agriculture
Search Terms
Agriculture
Business records
Ephemera
Farming
Finding aids
Lancaster County Society of Farm Women of Pennsylvania
Manuscript groups
Meetings
Minutes
Women in agriculture
Extent
3 boxes, 23 folders/binders, 80 items, 3168 pages to scan, 1.5 cubic feet
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0711
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-711
Other Number
MG-711
Classification
MG0711
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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Bird-In-Hand 1734-1984 : A history of Bird-In-Hand, Pennsylvania

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Date of Publication
1984.
Call Number
974.815 ELAM B618
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Place of Publication
[s.l.]
Publisher
[s.n.],
Date of Publication
1984.
Physical Description
200 p. : ill.
Contents
Chapters: The Early Years / Hotels / Transportation / Mills / Early Families / Churches / Education / Historical Businesses, Buildings / Current Businesses / Community Organizations / Past and Present Residents / Community Life / Pictorial.
Subjects
Gibbons family.
Brubaker family.
Underground Railroad - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Bird-in-Hand (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 ELAM B618
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Index and summary to connected draft maps : West Manheim and Penn Townships, York County, Pennsylvania

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Author
Hively, Neal Otto.
Date of Publication
1989.
Call Number
974.841 H676mp
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Responsibility
Neal Otto Hively ; [with an introduction by Charles H Glatfelter].
Author
Hively, Neal Otto.
Place of Publication
[Wilbraham, Me.]
Publisher
N.O. Hively,
Date of Publication
1989.
Physical Description
95 p. : maps ; 21 cm.
Series
York County original land records, v.3.
Notes
Ask research staff for accompanying connected draft map in map drawer 15. (Map 974.841 H676 map # 9-11)
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Mary Ann Furnace (York Co., Pa.).
Mason and Dixon Line.
Deeds - Pennsylvania - York County.
York County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
York County (Pa.) - Maps - Indexes.
York County (Pa.) - Surveys.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.841 H676mp
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The Henry N. Eby family

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Author
Eby, Ruth N.
Date of Publication
1982.
Call Number
929 E16ed
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Responsibility
compiled by Ruth N. Eby [and] Vivian Eby Denlinger.
Author
Eby, Ruth N.
Place of Publication
[S.l
Publisher
Eby and Denlinger],
Date of Publication
1982.
Physical Description
48 p. : ill., facsims., ports. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
Eby family (Henry N. Eby, 1837-1909)
Franck family (Mary Franck Eby, 1840-1876)
Hostetter family (Elizabeth Hostetter Eby, 1841-1914)
Garber family.
Groff family.
Kraybill family.
Additional Author
Denlinger, Vivian Eby,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 E16ed
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Bishop Jonas H. Martin : his life and genealogy

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Author
Martin, Raymond S.
Date of Publication
1985.
Call Number
929 M381m
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Responsibility
compiled and edited by Raymond S. Martin and Elizabeth S. Martin.
Author
Martin, Raymond S.
Place of Publication
Baltimore
Publisher
Gateway Press,
Date of Publication
1985.
Physical Description
xiii, 269 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
Martin family.
Burkholder family.
Hoover family.
Nolt family.
Reiff family.
Weaver family.
Zimmerman family.
Good family.
Hurst family.
Newswanger family.
Oberholtzer family.
Rutt family.
Martin, Jonas H., - 1839-1925 - Family.
Martin, Jonas H., - 1839-1925.
Old Order Mennonites
Pennsylvania - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Martin, Elizabeth S.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 M381m
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Loosening the bonds : Mid-Atlantic farm women, 1750-1850

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Author
Jensen, Joan M.
Date of Publication
c1986.
Call Number
305.42 J54
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Responsibility
Joan M. Jensen.
ISBN
0300033664 (alk. paper)
Author
Jensen, Joan M.
Place of Publication
New Haven
Publisher
Yale University Press,
Date of Publication
c1986.
Physical Description
xv, 271 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 231-263.
Subjects
Rural women - Middle Atlantic States
Women in agriculture - Middle Atlantic States
Women in public life - Middle Atlantic States
Middle Atlantic States - Rural conditions.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
305.42 J54
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Celebrate women : volunteer service in Pennsylvania, 1870-1986 : a collection of essays

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Date of Publication
1986.
Call Number
361.37 C392
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Responsibility
edited by Patricia C. O'Donnell.
Place of Publication
[Pennsylvania]
Publisher
Pennsylvania Federation of Women's Clubs,
Date of Publication
1986.
Physical Description
104 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Collection of essays designed to supplement an exhibition at the State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg from May 1986 through May 1987.
Bibliography: p. 102-104.
Subjects
Women volunteers in social service - Pennsylvania
Voluntarism - Pennsylvania
Additional Author
O'Donnell, Patricia C.
Additional Corporate Author
Pennsylvania Federation of Women's Clubs.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
361.37 C392
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Archive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f0ddcb94-e5af-4a7c-8909-972763426120
Collection
Auto Racing Collection
Title
Auto Racing Collection
Object ID
MG0137
Date Range
1932-1987
reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Language: English Biographical and Historical Note: J. Earl Way (1907-1997) of Salunga, Pennsylvania was a barber, dance instructor, and local band leader. He was also involved in auto racing, was a race promoter at Landisville
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Auto Racing Collection
Title
Auto Racing Collection
Description
The Auto Racing Collection contains photocopies of photographs of race car drivers, newspaper articles, advertisements, and programs related to auto racing at Lancaster County speedways. The items include a history of auto racing in Lancaster County, information about J. Earl Way, and an article about a benefit for the Williams Grove Old-Timers Association.
Admin/Biographical History
J. Earl Way (1907-1997) of Salunga, Pennsylvania was a barber, dance instructor, and local band leader. He was also involved in auto racing, was a race promoter at Landisville Speedway, and wrote articles about racing for several newspapers. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/43953963/obituary-for-j-earl-way-aged-89/
Date Range
1932-1987
Year Range From
1932
Year Range To
1987
Date of Accumulation
1932-1987
Creator
Way, J. Earl, 1907-1997
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Acker, Ralph
Barzda, Joe
Bennet, W.
Bob, Gert
Bob, Joe
Bonmoyer, Herry
Brubaker, Allen
Chittwood, Joe
Cooper, Joe
Cooper, Russel
Culp, Dutch
Dotter, Clyde
Emery, E.
Emery, L. D.
Fritz, Ben
Gable, Bill
Gasta, Al
Gensler, Le Roy
Graham, Ray
Greer, Adam
Greer, Wilbur
Hamilton. Les
Heister, Duer
Herman, George
Holland, Bill
Horn, Ted
Keenig, Len
Kelcher, Ammon
Kline, Ted
Kolas, Fred
Light, Mark
Martin, Jack
Matera, Johnny
McClanagan, Don
Menke, Bill
Meyer, Newt
Miller, Paul
Mowery, Earl
Myers, Chares
Shollenberger, Ray "Dutch"
Shoop, Bill
Spahr, Russel
Stine, Ottis
Trissler, John
Way, Ardella
Way, Betsy
Way, Betty
Way, Fern
Way, John Earl
Way, Steven
Wentz, Walt
Wilt, Dave
Wolf, M. J.
Young, Paul
Subjects
Advertisements
Automobile racing
Automobile racing drivers
Automobile racing--Accidents
Automobiles
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Programs (Publications)
Racetracks (Automobile racing)
Stock car drivers
Search Terms
Advertisements
Automobile racing
Automobile racing drivers
Automobile racing--Accidents
Automobiles
Bird-in-Hand, East Lampeter Twp.
Bird-in-Hand Speedway
Bishop's Café
Cars
Central Speedway
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Columbia
Finding aids
Greer's Motor Dome
Landisville, East Hempfield Twp.
Landisville Speedway
Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Manuscript groups
Newspaper clippings
Lancaster Fairgrounds
Pennsylvania Casualty Company
Programs
R. R. Graybill's Garage
Racetracks
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Russ Cooper's Riley Special
Sambler Special
Speedways
Star Beer Special A V8 Ford
Statistics
Stock car drivers
Williams Grove Old Timers
Wyomissing, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Young Bros.
Extent
1 box, 7 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0137
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Auto Racing Collection (MG0137), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-137
Classification
MG0137
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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Scrapbook

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Collection
Scrapbook Collection
Title
Amish Culture
Object ID
MG0434_Box021
Date Range
1988/04 - 1995/07
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Collection
Scrapbook Collection
Title
Amish Culture
Description
This scrapbook discusses many aspects about the Lancaster County Amish community. Several well-known Amish customs are mentioned throughout the newspaper clippings such as Rumspringa, barn raising, marriage season, and education. Other articles contain information about funeral customs, past-time activities, agriculture and other occupations. An article of special interest surrounds two Amish men arrested for religious beliefs.
Date Range
1988/04 - 1995/07
Creation Date
April 1988 - July 1995
Year Range From
1988
Year Range To
1995
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 22
Subjects
Agriculture--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History
Amish
Amish farmers
Amish women
Amish--Customs and practices
Amish--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States
Amish--Marriage customs and rites
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--Education
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History--20th century
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History--Economic conditions
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--Social life and customs
Amish--Pennsylvania--Lancaster--Public Opinion
Barns
Carriages
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Funeral rites and ceremonies
Horticulture
Lancaster (Pa.)
Lancaster County (Pa.)--History, local
Rumspringa
Scrapbooks
Search Terms
Amish
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Newspaper clippings
Scrapbooks
Women
Extent
1 volume
Object Name
Scrapbook
Language
English
Object ID
MG0434_Box021
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Ferster, H. V. the Education of Amish Children. Buffalo, New York: Typescript, 1980.
Amish Traditions. Call Number: 289.71 Y54
The Amish of Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Call Number: 289.71 S819
Amish Beliefs, Customs and Discipline. Call Number: 289.71 L643
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions. Please request this item by contacting Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to your visit.
Copyright
This item may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-434
Other Number
MG-434, Box 21
Classification
MG0434
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by CRB, October 2007. Added to database, 24 September 2023.
Previously housed in the Scrapbook Collection, Book 158.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, ME60112, 2007-2008.
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